Utilities & Infrastructure in Palmer, MI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.6%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

142

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.6%

Cellular Data Plan

72.5%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.1%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

74.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.2%

of households

Tablet

46.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

74.7%

Desktop / Laptop

59.2%

Tablet

46.5%

Smartphone Only

16.9%

No Computer

15.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

489

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP	Community	Ground water	489	6

88.7% of households in Palmer have broadband internet access. 67.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 16.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 489 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.